Executive Secretarial

Course Outline: What You Will Cover

The ICI executive secretarial and personal assistant course has been designed in conjunction with industry representatives and helps you learn the skills you need to succeed quickly and conveniently.

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Administer projects

Plan project administration

Coordinate project administration

Finalise and review project administration

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Implement workplace information systems

Identify and source information needs

Collect, analyse and report information

Implement information systems

Prepare for information system changes

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Write complex documents

Plan and write letters and documents

Draft text

Prepare final text

Produce document

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Workplace OH&S

Workplace safety and ergonomics

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Communicate effectively (telephone and face to face)

Body language

Building self confidence

Personal qualities to develop

Telephone skills, gaining information and closing calls.

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Word processing (MS Word)

Managing Your Documents

Using Formatting Tools

Using Time Saving Tools

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Spreadsheets (MS Excel)

Prepare & develop spreadsheet

Working with Functions and Formulas

Managing Tables

Enhancing your Workbook

How Will You Benefit?

Fast track your career as a executive secretary or personal assistant (PA)

Learn the inside secrets of how to become a executive secretary or PA pro in months not years!

Study a executive secretary course that was designed in conjunction with leading industry leaders

Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes

Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are

Have access to a tutor who works in the industry you are training for

Easy interest free payment plans from as low as $49 per week

Start reaping the benefits by enrolling today!

Career Prospects

An executive secretary or personal assistant is an integral part of a management team, and we find that many of our graduates move into management roles in the years after they leave the institute.

Your training will prepare you for roles in small or large organizations in all industry sectors. It is the variety of opportunity and wealth of available positions that makes these programs so popular. Areas where recent graduates have been employed include:

Advertising, marketing and public relations

Banking and finance

Entertainment

Fashion and retail

Finance and insurance

Travel, hotels and leisure

Legal

Government

Sporting organisations

Medical Centres

Real Estate

Publishing

This extensive training course will equip you with the skills and qualifications to gain employment in a variety of positions including:

Personal Assistant

Executive Assistant

Executive Secretary

Receptionist

Administration Assistant

Office Manager & Bookkeeping Assistant.

Course Levels Explained

This course leads to the awarding of either a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma depending on which level you enrol at. The different levels are achieved by the amount of course content and assessments involved within each module at the basic (Certificate), intermediate (Diploma) and advanced (Advanced Diploma) levels. You will be able to learn about what the difference is between the three levels below:

Certificate

Represents a basic level of operational knowledge with general knowledge. Suitable for basic entry level positions.

Diploma

Qualifications recognises the graduates capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organising others in the workplace.

Advanced Diploma

The graduate is able to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be involved in significant judgments, planning, and leadership/guidance functions related to workplace products, services, operations or procedures.

Prerequisites

There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.

Course Length

Certificate Level

14 weeks

Diploma Level

24 weeks

Advanced Diploma Level

31 weeks

ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.

Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready.

The maximum time given to complete a program is three years.

Study Mode: Online Learning

This entire course is carried out via Distance Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a timetable.

Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance and assessments take place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never be late with an assignment or for class.

Enrolments statistics reveal that students from the following categories are currently taking advantage of the distance learning experience at ICI:

Government, business & industry employers 32%

High school leavers 20%

Individuals looking to start a business or change career paths 18%

Individuals already in the industry looking to formalise and/or update knowledge and seek a promotion 11%

Military personal 11%

Stay at home mothers 8%

Recognition & Accreditation

This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC). The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very “hands on” approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the “theory” behind the industry – they are written and tutored by industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of your choice.

Various government departments and business’s have enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and industry.

The following is a partial list of companies and government departments which have enrolled or sponsored staff into ICI courses:

Department of Defence

State of Queensland

Department of Tourism, Regional Development & Industry

Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation

Revenue SA (State of South Australia)

Metcash Trading Ltd Australia (IGA)

Navman Technologies

Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane

Employment Directions Network / Department of Education & Training

Queensland Compensation

Calvin Klein

John Paul College

Darwin International Airport

Mitsubishi Corporation

Commonwealth Bank

HSBC

American Express

Clayton UTZ

Hennikers Solicitors

Villari Lawyers

UnitingCare

Aviva Australia Holdings,

Uniting Care Institute of Family Practice

Federal Workplace Authority

Centacare Employment Group

Mission Australia

MAX Employment

Gunnebo Australia (Security)

Brookfield Multiplex

Coca-Cola Amitil

Coles Myer Ltd

Already in the Profession or Industry?

This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.

Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.

What Do I Get?

All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:

All required study materials and course notes

Practical assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback

Industry based tutor who will service all of your course and career questions and guidance needs

Student ID card giving students access to thousands of discounts both at home and overseas! Save on transport, accommodation, communications, food, shopping, movies and more!

On successful completion of the course you will receive:

A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a executive secretary

Transcripts indicating units completed

Letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers

Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For example: John Smith, DipPhrmcyA

Cut Off Date

is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.

Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course its at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don’t miss out. Enrol today!

Course Investment & Payment Plans

How do I get started?

Click on one of the Enrol Now buttons below and you could be working on your first lesson – and towards a new career – in a matter of days!

How does studying online work?

How does studying online work?

Why Choose ICI?

Why Choose ICI?

We provide a learning schedule that suits you. The Institute allows you to study at home or at work and achieve success in getting the job you want, the promotion you seek or the business that you aspire to establish without leaving your front door!

2014 Student Survey of ICI Graduates

2014 Student Survey of ICI Graduates

Have questions?

Have questions?

Hear from ICI Students

Hear from ICI Students

I decided that the executive secretarial course would provide me with the skills and confidence that I required - and it did just that! This course was undoubtedly one of the best investments I've ever made in myself and my life.

Samantha Scott

The quality of the course material was excellent and easy
to follow. The tutors are knowledgeable, approachable and genuinely interested in each student's education. Response from tutors was immediate and helpful.

How Does Online Studying Work?

As an ICI student, you’ll be able to train at home in your spare time, learning in the easiest possible way. There are no classes or lectures to attend, and no need to leave your job or change your schedule.

Enrol, Study at Home, and Graduate

ICI is committed to the successful completion of your course. The typical ICI student experience goes like this:

The Enrolment Process

Begin Your Studies

Getting Help When You Need It

Getting Assessed

Graduation

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The Enrolment Process

Select the course that interests you. The International Career Institute website offers course overviews, course outlines, course fees, student testimonials, and information on career services for graduates.

When you are ready to enrol in a program, simply complete the online enrolment form, or call our toll-free number to speak with an enrolment adviser.

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Begin Your Studies

On enrolment students receive a welcome email and letter with instructions on how to login into your course and access your course and tutorial support. You will not be required to purchase any further materials. Courses are divided into modules with assessments located at the end of these modules. Assessments (written assignments) are based on what you have been learning about. No exams are involved.

Study at your own pace

One of the many great benefits of our courses is their modular format creates an easier and more effective way for you to learn. And with no need to follow a fixed timetable, you get to study and submit assignment for each module at your own pace.

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Getting Help When You Need It

Your courses are designed so that you can study independently. However, if you have a question about anything in your course, just contact one of our industry based tutors. Contact details are provided in your welcome email and letter. Your tutors are industry professionals who are ready to answer any questions about the course, assessments and industry for which you are training for.

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Get Assessed

At the end of modules you are asked to complete assignments. With no fixed assessment dates ICI students can submit their assessments at any time. This allows students to progress through the course at a pace that suits their needs. Assignments can be submitted via the student portal or email directly to the tutor.

Your assignments and projects will be graded on the following scale:

Grading scale

Lesson Grade (%)

Letter Equivalent

Rating

100 - 80

A

Outstanding level of achievement

79 - 60

B

High level of achievement

59 - 50

C

Satisfactory level of achievement

49 - 40

D

Marginal level of achievement

0 - 39

F

Failed to complete course requirements

You must pass all modules and achieve a minimum of a C or higher in all studies to graduate. Should you not pass an assignment you are able to retake assessments as many times as you need (free of charge) in order to improve your results. Full tutorial support is available to guide you towards successfully completing your course.

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Graduation

Graduates of the Institute are eligible for assistance under the Graduate Career Services Program which includes assistance in job searches (by career and region), preparing cover letters, tips on interviewing, and much more. As part of your graduation package, we offer a Certified Professional Resume Writer free of charge to help you compose your resume. All graduates receive a certificate of completion at the relevant level (Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma / Executive Diploma), transcripts and a letter of recommendation.